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Bikes, trains and automobiles: How UNC Charlotte research keeps traffic — and people — moving

July 29, 2021
From easing congested weekday commutes by optimizing traffic light signals to increasing health in impacted communities by creating greenways, transportation engineers improve individual lives and communities every day.

Student profile: Dick Beekman

July 26, 2021
Dick Beekman wears many hats. He is a double major in history and political science, an honor student, student body president, intern, friend and veteran. 

NSF grant will further development of solar windows

July 26, 2021
A research project to develop high-performance regenerative windows integrated with climate responsive solar cells will move to a new phase of development thanks to a $250,000 Partnerships for Innovation - Technology Translation (PFI-TT) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Belk College student spending summer on Wall Street

July 22, 2021
A Belk College of Business student is spending his summer learning the inner workings of the financial industry on Wall Street in New York City after being selected for a highly competitive scholarship program. 

Recognizing National Minority Health Awareness Month

July 21, 2021
Groups across the country are joining in recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and bringing awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness. 

Ellen Secor named women’s golf assistant coach

July 21, 2021
Charlotte 49ers women’s golf coach Ryan Ashburn has hired accomplished amateur player Ellen Secor as assistant coach.“Ellen is a team player with loads of positive energy,” Ashburn said. “I know with her playing career and passion for coaching, she will have a big impact on this new team and I can’t wait to get started with her.” 

Michaella Arteta: a leader on and off the field

July 21, 2021
Michaella Arteta can be described in many ways, but the best word to describe this student-athlete is “leader.” A senior captain on the women’s soccer team, Arteta has triumphed as a 49er and will lead her team and other fellow athletes this season both on and off the field.

Quarterback named to Maxwell Watch List for second straight year

July 19, 2021
For the second straight year, Charlotte 49ers redshirt senior quarterback Chris Reynolds is one of the nation’s top 80 players named to the National College Football Awards Association’s Maxwell Trophy Watch List. The Maxwell Trophy is presented annually to the college player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club.    

Alumna Megan Bird awarded Phi Kappa Phi fellowship

July 19, 2021
Megan Bird ’21 is among this year’s recipients of a Phi Kappa Phi fellowship that provides financial support to first-year graduate students across all academic disciplines. Her award is for $8,500, which she will apply toward studies that begin this fall at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Welcome to "The Oh Show"

July 14, 2021
From homeless to rising media maven, Ohavia Phillips ’15 is on a personal quest to find her voice while transforming media for the next generation.

U.S. Mint Air Force medal features professor’s design

July 14, 2021
A new medal issued by the United States Mint features the work of Associate Professor of Art Jamie Franki. The first release in the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, the medal honors the U.S. Air Force.